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Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities

 

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Savings in Public Assistance and Earnings of VESID Consumers Obtaining Employment

Chart: Savings in Public Assistance and Earnings of VESID Consumers Obtaining Employment

In SFY 2000, individuals with disabilities placed in jobs by VESID represent $213 million in annualized first year earnings and $22.7 million in public assistance savings.

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